White ribbed and striped; narrow collar section with rectangular ties; two tabs with buttonholes.
bow ties
accessories
linen (material)
Necktie
Tie, Bow
Tie, Bow
1. Label on store packaging(?): (front) ""C.F. Hovey Company Boston, Mass."" (back) ""THE PERFECT TIE - KEYS & LOCHWOOD, NY - PATENTED June 21, 1898 May 9, 1905"" ""16 1/2"" ""BARATHEA"" Store package also says on back: ""Important to the wearer - see that the size on the label of the tie enclosed in this envelope is the same as your collar size. In quarter sizes take the next size larger."" 2. Tie label: ""The Perfect Tie - Pat'd {June 21st 1898 May 9th 1905 17 1/2 Keys & Lockwood, N.Y.""
The Perfect Tie (Maker)
New York, NY, USA
17 1/2 x 1 3/4 (HxW) (inches)
1933.1357
New York state (United States)
Massachusetts (United States)
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